In many Hindu temples in Nepal, India, Indonesia etc you can find carved humans on wood or rock having sex in different positions. This article intends to explore the reason behind this.
First of all check the following outside links for pictures and detail in different Hindu temples around the world having sex scriptures.
But there are several other theories being suggested by different people.
To contradict Buddhism and other philosophy
The period during which these temples were constructed Buddhism was catching the fascination of the masses because of its principles, inclusiveness etc. People were readily becoming monks & following the commandments laid by Buddha, which included abstinence.
This was a very serious issue in front of the erstwhile rulers because it will essentially wipe out any chance of survival of that civilization. So the temples, which served as a melting pot for the people from various strata of the society, were used to rejuvenate the interest in earthly activities like sex. It is much easier to convey such messages via art rather than preaching it to masses.This was a very prudent decision taken by the rulers considering their predicament.
Common ancient practice
Some believe that the topic of sex was not as secret in ancient time as we consider now. In the age they have were created sexuality was not a phenomenon spoiling the social and cultural affairs as it is today. It was pretty common practice to talk about sex publicly and carve the sex scriptures.
It was spiritual practice not sexual
Nude sculptures did not have anything to do with sexuality. They were the symbol of unification with God as routine and natural experience in matured spirituality. Otherwise, they would not be on temples. Spirituality is not sexuality.
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References:-
http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?no=274963&rel_no=1
Kathmandu 2
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See Also:-
Atheism and Hinduism
Reincarnation in Hinduism
First of all check the following outside links for pictures and detail in different Hindu temples around the world having sex scriptures.
- Sex positions in Temples in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
- Sex positions in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Sex positions in the Temple in Bali, Indonesia
But there are several other theories being suggested by different people.
To contradict Buddhism and other philosophy
The period during which these temples were constructed Buddhism was catching the fascination of the masses because of its principles, inclusiveness etc. People were readily becoming monks & following the commandments laid by Buddha, which included abstinence.
This was a very serious issue in front of the erstwhile rulers because it will essentially wipe out any chance of survival of that civilization. So the temples, which served as a melting pot for the people from various strata of the society, were used to rejuvenate the interest in earthly activities like sex. It is much easier to convey such messages via art rather than preaching it to masses.This was a very prudent decision taken by the rulers considering their predicament.
Common ancient practice
Some believe that the topic of sex was not as secret in ancient time as we consider now. In the age they have were created sexuality was not a phenomenon spoiling the social and cultural affairs as it is today. It was pretty common practice to talk about sex publicly and carve the sex scriptures.
It was spiritual practice not sexual
Nude sculptures did not have anything to do with sexuality. They were the symbol of unification with God as routine and natural experience in matured spirituality. Otherwise, they would not be on temples. Spirituality is not sexuality.
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References:-
http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?no=274963&rel_no=1
Kathmandu 2
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See Also:-
Atheism and Hinduism
Reincarnation in Hinduism